Oremus (Tempos Vega Sicilia) - Oremus Late Harvest Tokaji 2023 (500ml)
Price: $52.99
| Producer | Oremus (Tempos Vega Sicilia) |
| Country | Hungary |
| Region | Tokaji |
| Varietal | Furmint, Hárslevelű, Kövérszőlő, Zéta, Sárga Muskotály |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 205620 |
| Size | 500ml |
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Oremus (Tempos Vega Sicilia) Description
It was in around 1630 when Maté Szepsi Lacko, a Calvinist preacher produced the first "Tokaj wine with tears" (Tokaj Aszú). It was served to Princess Zsuzanna Lorántffy, the wife of György Ráckózci I, Prince of Transylvania, in the festivities to celebrate Easter to thank the princess for the attention she paid to her Tokaj subjects. This unusual present was made from the grapes grown in the Oremus vineyard and it was recognised as PRIMAE CLASSIS in 1772, when the first world vineyard classification was established.
Late Harvest is one of the treasures of the legendary Tokaj region, renowned for the greatness of its naturally sweet wines. It is made from a blend of three Hungarian varieties: Furmint, whose acidity provides the perfect balance and contrast to the sweetness; Hárslevelű, which brings creaminess and a silky texture; and Sárga Muskotály, which rounds off the aromas.
To make Late Harvest, at least half of the bunches must be Aszú noble berries, which means that at least half of the berries are affected by botrytis or noble rot. For this reason, several passes are made through the vineyard during the harvest and only bunches with half of the berries affected by botrytis are selected.
Tasting Note: Late Harvest is balanced, fresh and silky. Floral and citrus aromas are combined to create an elegant and complex nose, followed by an opulent and persistent palate.
